Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs St John's College School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
St John's College School
Cambridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
376 students
| Measure | Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St John's College School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1143 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #9437 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 96 | 376 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 376 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 78.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.coton.cambs.sch.uk | www.sjcs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's College School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 96.
- •Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while St John's College School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than St John's College School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and St John's College School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 96. St John's College School: 376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and St John's College School rank in East of England?
Coton Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1143rd of 1,872 and St John's College School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).